Tid-bits about life!

Life

In a recent address, Elder Holland recounted the New Testament story of the father seeking healing for his child with a “dumb”spirit. Elder Holland expresses perfectly the desperation this father surely felt–desperation that I am so painfully familiar with. With no other hope remaining, this father asserts what faith he has and pleads with the…

After being highly highly valued for centuries, color became forbidden fruit,.associated with loose reasoning, slack morals, and unrestrained living. In this extreme climate, reason, conformity, and moral rectitude ruled. Color, like emotion, was to be managed, controlled, and subdued.”

As difficult as it may be, there are times to put the paint brush down. Some things just can’t wait. Children grow up, parents age, weather changes, and blueberries are only ripe for the picking for about two weeks out of the year. I pray that I will always have the wisdom to know when…

This poem was written by my beautiful mother. Due to my familiarity with Jewish customs, I have grown to embrace this possible scenario for the Nativity, rather than the traditional interpretations. Perhaps, some day I will paint the scene. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas. Song of the Midwife By Connie Rodgers The night was cold and…

Isn’t it funny how we imprint on a certain time in our lives, and every time we think of a person, we think of them as they were during this time? My own children see their grandfather as the cheerful, white haired, jovial, chess-playing grandfather that he has been to them. They envision him is his…

After a very long couple of days in Anchorage, we are finally home. This photo of Sam on our drive home says it all. Andrew’s heart procedure was long, but successful. My little nephew Seth who was hospitalized for a different reason right next to Andrew’s room is also on the mend. We feel so…

In case you were wondering if I have fallen off the face of the earth, let me assure you that I’m still here. In all likeliness, most of you checking this blog know very well where I’ve been. But I wanted to cover my tracks, just in case you happen to be a wealthy, admiring,…